Flying from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
Porto Alegre's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Brasilia.
Every week, there are 30 Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 08:45 Gol flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:00 with Gol.
Your BSB to POA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Porto Alegre (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with Gol. This popular airline has direct flights from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
Gol is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier offering BSB to POA flights. A dependable 86.05% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a popular stop between BSB and POA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight is R 1,063. A return ticket is currently R 1,745. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BSB to POA by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
83.96% of flights leaving Brasilia International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from BSB.
To reach Brasilia International Airport from central Brasilia, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BSB:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Pick up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and discover Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to central Porto Alegre has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Porto Alegre. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSB to POA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. About 483 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, a visit to Joinville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Florianopolis is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without dropping by Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.
